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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 269,586.27, 372,030.28 and 148,727.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 269,586.27, 372,030.28 and 148,727.51 is: 205,244.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    269,586.27 : 372,030.28 = 148,727.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    269,586.27/372,030.28 = 148,727.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    269,586.27x = 372,030.28 × 148,727.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    269,586.27x = 55,331,135,328.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 55,331,135,328.85/269,586.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205,244.64

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